Question
My blood type is Rh-negative B, and my husband is A-type. I am 26 weeks pregnant and my doctor at the hospital where I have my records recommended a prenatal screening for neonatal hemolytic disease. The blood samples from both of us were sent for testing to the Beijing Red Cross Blood Center (it is said that all Rh-negative blood type prenatal screenings are sent here for testing).
Answer
Hemolysis is primarily a problem related to Rh blood types; it wouldn’t occur with other blood types. It usually doesn’t happen during the first pregnancy, but the fear is that it could occur with the second child, leading to neonatal hemolytic disease and affecting the child’s health. Therefore, mothers must bring their children to medical treatment immediately and avoid using medication blindly to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it’s important to closely observe any changes in their child’s condition and do everything possible to help their child receive timely treatment.